Age patterns of persons with campylobacteriosis, England and Wales, 1990-2007

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Dec;15(12):2046-8. doi: 10.3201/eid1512.090280.

Abstract

To explore hypotheses for age-related changes in the incidence of Campylobacter infections in England and Wales during 1990-2007, we analyzed electronic laboratory data. Disease incidence was reduced among children, and the greatest increase in risk was for those >/=60 years of age. Risk factors for campylobacteriosis in the elderly population should be identified.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Campylobacter Infections / epidemiology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • England / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors
  • Wales / epidemiology